Why do some people hear the same gospel, see the same evidence, and still reject Jesus?

In John 7:14–30, Jesus gives a blunt answer: the problem isn’t lack of proof — it’s the heart.

In this episode, we break down Jesus’ confrontation in the temple during the Feast of Booths and unpack what He means when He says that only those who want to do God’s will can recognize whether His teaching is truly from God. That raises some uncomfortable but necessary questions about free will, spiritual blindness, and why neutral “seekers” don’t really exist.

We’ll connect this passage to John 3 and John 6, show how regeneration precedes recognition, and explain why rejection of Christ is ultimately a moral and spiritual issue, not just an intellectual one. If you’ve ever wondered why smart, religious, sincere people can still miss Jesus — this text gives a sobering answer.

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In this episode:

In John 7:1–13, Jesus does something that feels… backwards.

The crowds are gathering. The Feast of Booths is about to start. His own brothers are telling Him to go public and prove Himself. Meanwhile, the religious leaders are actively looking for a reason to kill Him.

So why doesn’t Jesus take the moment?

Why does He stay hidden — and then go to Jerusalem quietly instead of making a big entrance?

In this episode, we break down the cultural pressure of the pilgrimage feasts, the danger surrounding Jesus in Judea, and what He really means when He says, “My time has not yet come.” We’ll talk about divine timing, fear of man, and why God’s mission never moves on the world’s schedule — or even our own expectations.

If you’ve ever felt like God is moving too slow, or wondered why the “right opportunity” didn’t turn into immediate action, this passage might change how you think about obedience, patience, and what it really means to trust God’s plan.

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In this episode:

John 6 shows that the same bread can produce very different hearts. While the crowd walks away and the Twelve stay, Jesus reveals an even deeper truth—staying near Him is not the same as belonging to Him. This episode explores the dividing power of Jesus’ words and the contrast between Peter’s imperfect faith and Judas’ hidden unbelief.

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